NZUS99 KBOU 141909 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 1305 MDT Tuesday, April 14, 2026 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 141856Z 25013KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP074 T01281022 $ SPECI KFNL 141758Z 23020KT 10SM SCT075 13/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 $ METAR KFNL 141756Z 22017KT 10SM SCT075 13/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP077 T01331033 10150 20100 55002 $ METAR KGXY 141856Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT080 OVC110 14/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP093 T01391028 $ METAR KGXY 141756Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM BKN065 OVC090 16/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP096 T01611044 10172 20067 55007 $ METAR KGXY 141656Z AUTO 15008G16KT 10SM SCT120 17/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP090 T01721039 $ METAR KLMO 141855Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM BKN090 10/00 A2989 RMK AO2 T00990002 METAR KLMO 141835Z AUTO 31012G18KT 10SM SCT090 09/01 A2990 RMK AO2 T00920008 METAR KLMO 141815Z AUTO 29013G19KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 09/01 A2991 RMK AO2 T00860013 METAR KBDU 141855Z AUTO 24010G16KT 10SM SCT042 BKN060 OVC085 11/00 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW METAR KBDU 141835Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 11/00 A2989 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 141815Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN085 11/00 A2989 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 141855Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM BKN080 OVC100 12/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 T01151012 METAR KEIK 141835Z AUTO 30013KT 10SM OVC095 12/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 T01211007 METAR KEIK 141815Z AUTO 30017KT 10SM SCT090 12/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 T01241005 KBJC 141738Z 1418/1518 30006KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN070 BKN090 TEMPO 1418/1420 15009G17KT BKN070 FM142000 30015G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 TEMPO 1420/1424 -SHRA BKN070 FM150000 34010KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 1500/1503 32012G20KT -SHRA BKN060 FM150400 12005KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100 FM150800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 FM151700 30009KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KBJC 141850Z 29010KT 10SM VCSH SCT050 BKN070 OVC080 12/M03 A2988 RMK VRGA W-N METAR KBJC 141745Z 29015KT 10SM VCSH BKN090 11/M01 A2991 RMK VRGA W-N METAR KBJC 141645Z 28012KT 10SM VCSH SCT046 BKN055 OVC090 11/M03 A2991 RMK WNDSHFT05 VRGA W-N KDEN 141738Z 1418/1524 10010KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 BKN200 TEMPO 1418/1421 17012G20KT BKN070 FM142100 31014G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 TEMPO 1421/1501 -SHRA BKN070 FM150100 34010KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 1501/1505 32012G20KT -SHRA BKN060 FM150500 10006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100 FM150800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 FM151400 27007KT P6SM SCT100 FM152100 31008KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KDEN 141853Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 BKN090 BKN110 14/M07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP061 VIRGA T01391072 METAR KDEN 141753Z 13008KT 10SM FEW055 BKN100 BKN200 14/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP070 T01441078 10150 20067 58005 METAR KDEN 141653Z 01003KT 10SM SCT065 BKN100 BKN200 13/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP074 VIRGA T01331078 KBKF 141700Z 1417/1523 07009KT 9999 FEW060 SCT085 BKN110 BKN200 QNH2985INS BECMG 1421/1422 07009KT 9000 -RA BKN060 OVC120 QNH2981INS TEMPO 1422/1501 30010G25KT BECMG 1506/1507 14006KT 9999 NSW FEW080 SCT110 BKN160 QNH2990INS BECMG 1510/1511 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2995INS TX14/1419Z TN03/1512Z KAPA 141738Z 1418/1518 10010KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN100 TEMPO 1418/1420 05012G20KT BKN060 FM142000 31014G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080 TEMPO 1420/1424 -SHRA BKN060 FM150000 34010KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1500/1505 32012G20KT -SHRA BKN050 FM150500 19005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 FM151700 30007KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KAPA 141853Z 13010G20KT 10SM FEW070 BKN085 BKN120 BKN200 13/M06 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP075 VIRGA DSNT S T01281061 METAR KAPA 141753Z 00000KT 10SM FEW050 SCT090 BKN120 BKN200 13/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP076 T01331089 10133 20072 58008 METAR KAPA 141653Z 32006KT 10SM FEW050 BKN075 BKN100 BKN220 12/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP082 T01171083 METAR KMNH 141855Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 OVC090 11/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 141835Z AUTO 10007KT 070V130 10SM OVC090 10/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 141815Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM SCT070 OVC090 11/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 141855Z AUTO VRB05G14KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 141835Z AUTO 12009G16KT 080V150 10SM CLR 17/M04 A2983 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 141815Z AUTO 07010G17KT 10SM FEW110 17/M04 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 141855Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM SCT085 BKN110 17/M02 A2980 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 141835Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 17/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 141815Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM SCT095 17/M02 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 141853Z AUTO 08015G21KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP064 T01781039 METAR KAKO 141753Z AUTO 05013G22KT 10SM FEW100 17/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP073 T01671033 10167 20022 58007 METAR KAKO 141653Z AUTO 05008G18KT 10SM BKN100 16/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP077 T01561039 METAR KLIC 141855Z AUTO VRB06G19KT 10SM BKN090 17/M05 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP054 T01671050 METAR KLIC 141755Z AUTO 07015G24KT 10SM FEW090 17/M06 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 05030/1724 SLP059 T01671056 10172 20033 58006 METAR KLIC 141655Z AUTO 05017G24KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 06028/1639 SLP057 T01611033 METAR K2V6 141854Z AUTO 06011G20KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2980 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 141834Z AUTO 04012G18KT 020V090 10SM CLR 19/M02 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 141814Z AUTO 06016G21KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A2982 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 141855Z AUTO 06015G24KT 10SM BKN085 21/M02 A2979 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 141835Z AUTO 06015G25KT 10SM BKN085 21/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 141815Z AUTO 06014G21KT 10SM BKN085 20/M02 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 141853Z AUTO VRB05G15KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP057 T01890033 METAR KITR 141753Z AUTO 06011G15KT 030V090 10SM CLR 18/03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP056 T01780028 10178 20022 50000 METAR KITR 141653Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP067 T01610050 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/14/2026 Fort Collins - 06:22:40 MDT / 19:38:17 MDT Denver - 06:23:16 MDT / 19:36:50 MDT Sterling - 06:15:08 MDT / 19:31:00 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 04/14/26 19:00 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 26000 FT MSL...219/020 25000 FT MSL...217/041 24000 FT MSL...224/037 22800 FT MSL...227/035 22000 FT MSL...228/034 20000 FT MSL...230/035 19400 FT MSL...230/033 19000 FT MSL...227/033 18000 FT MSL...220/031 17000 FT MSL...212/028 16700 FT MSL...210/027 16000 FT MSL...197/023 15000 FT MSL...185/019 14500 FT MSL...178/018 14000 FT MSL...163/016 13000 FT MSL...145/016 12700 FT MSL...146/016 12000 FT MSL...124/015 11000 FT MSL...120/014 11000 FT MSL...126/015 10000 FT MSL...135/015 9900 FT MSL...113/014 9000 FT MSL...125/012 8000 FT MSL...120/009 7200 FT MSL...136/004 7000 FT MSL...048/005 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1810 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday/... Issued at 1210 PM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Virga showers have been passing over/near all three TAF sites this morning. The chance for virga showers continues through this afternoon. These showers could cause gusty winds at all three sites- gusts could reach 20 to 25 kts with any of these outflows, mainly favoring a southerly component. As the afternoon progress, the lower atmosphere will start to moisten up as noted in model soundings leading to a chance for showers/precipitation reaching the ground. Have added in TEMPO and PROB30 groups from around 21z to 06z tonight to account for this possibility. There is a low chance (approximately 10%) for a thunderstorm, but CAPE values are expected to be low. Gusty winds between 20 and 30 kts will remain possible this afternoon. These shower chances will also bring the potential for lowering ceilings to near 6000 feet AGL, especially this evening. Overnight, winds will become VRB before eventually become W to NW by tomorrow morning. A drainage component is possible, especially at KAPA. Cloud ceilings will rise as the night progresses with no ceiling issues expected after around 08z. Winds by tomorrow afternoon should be between 10 to 15 kts starting around 18z. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 141855Z AUTO 15017G28KT 2SM UP BKN003 BKN012 OVC024 00/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V5 METAR K4BM 141835Z AUTO 19007KT 110V210 10SM SCT005 BKN021 OVC036 00/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S METAR K4BM 141815Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM SCT009 BKN019 OVC034 00/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 141855Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM BKN080 OVC095 14/M08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP046 T01351084 METAR KAFF 141555Z 00000KT 10SM FEW050 BKN065 11/M09 A2989 RMK AO2A SLP067 T01051087 KCOS 141743Z 1418/1518 16008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 TEMPO 1419/1420 20012G22KT FM142000 20015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 BKN140 FM142300 24022G32KT P6SM VCSH OVC090 FM150200 34014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM150600 35008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM151700 16008KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KCOS 141854Z 19014G21KT 10SM BKN070 BKN100 16/M05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP064 T01561050 METAR KCOS 141754Z 03004KT 10SM BKN070 13/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP078 VIRGA OHD T01331072 10144 20089 56011 METAR KCOS 141654Z 03005KT 10SM BKN090 14/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP071 VCSH W T01441083 METAR KFLY 141855Z AUTO 14014G19KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 T01471071 METAR KFLY 141835Z AUTO 20007G16KT 170V230 10SM SCT050 SCT065 SCT080 15/M07 A2990 RMK AO2 T01451071 METAR KFLY 141815Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT055 BKN065 BKN085 13/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 T01311080 KFCS 141630Z 1416/1518 34009KT 9999 SCT080 QNH2986INS BECMG 1417/1418 24015G25KT 9999 VCTS SCT100CB 520009 QNH2979INS TEMPO 1419/1424 24025G35KT -TSRA BKN090CB 530009 BECMG 1501/1502 30009KT 9999 NSW SCT180 QNH2990INS BECMG 1517/1518 22009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2995INS TX18/1419Z TN01/1510Z SPECI KFCS 141852Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM BKN065 OVC090 14/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 WSHFT 49 SLP086 $ SPECI KFCS 141803Z AUTO 21019G24KT 10SM SCT070 OVC090 16/M06 A2986 RMK AO2 WSHFT 01 SLP074 $ KPUB 141739Z 1418/1518 13007KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 FM142000 22014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM142300 26022G32KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM150200 29012G22KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM150600 33010KT P6SM FEW200 FM151600 28006KT P6SM SKC METAR KPUB 141853Z 14008KT 10SM BKN110 19/M04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP038 T01941044 $ METAR KPUB 141753Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP049 T01891067 10194 20100 58013 $ METAR KPUB 141653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP060 T01721094 $ METAR KVTP 141855Z AUTO 24015G23KT 10SM SCT031 SCT040 BKN050 02/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 141835Z AUTO 26017G24KT 10SM SCT031 SCT040 BKN048 01/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 141815Z AUTO 25020G26KT 10SM SCT029 SCT035 BKN043 01/M05 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 141854Z AUTO 25021G37KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND 25037/1850 SLP024 T02171083 METAR KTAD 141754Z AUTO 24020G29KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 27034/1707 SLP037 T02111078 10211 20094 56010 METAR KTAD 141654Z AUTO 26022G35KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 26035/1646 SLP049 T02001083 METAR KLHX 141853Z AUTO 28015G25KT 10SM SCT100 23/M02 A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND 30026/1756 SLP027 T02281022 METAR KLHX 141753Z AUTO 28017G25KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 26031/1735 SLP045 T02171017 10222 20078 58013 METAR KLHX 141653Z AUTO 28013G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP050 T02001017 METAR KLAA 141853Z AUTO 28013G24KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND 26031/1807 SLP033 T02501006 $ METAR KLAA 141753Z AUTO 26020G27KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 30028/1704 SLP046 T02331011 10239 20083 58008 $ METAR KLAA 141653Z AUTO 29015G23KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 29028/1639 SLP054 T02221011 $ METAR KSPD 141856Z AUTO 24017G30KT 26/M04 A2978 RMK AO1 PK WND 25031/1829 SLP027 T02561044 METAR KSPD 141756Z AUTO 21015G29KT 24/M04 A2980 RMK AO1 PK WND 24029/1737 SLP037 T02391039 10250 20072 58011 METAR KSPD 141656Z AUTO 24010G21KT 22/M02 A2984 RMK AO1 PK WND 23029/1618 SLP047 T02171017 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/14/2026 Burlington - 06:13:01 MDT / 19:25:34 MDT Pueblo - 06:23:39 MDT / 19:33:43 MDT Lamar - 06:15:51 MDT / 19:25:30 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 04/14/26 19:00 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 21000 FT MSL...254/045 20000 FT MSL...251/039 19300 FT MSL...254/036 19000 FT MSL...250/032 18000 FT MSL...242/032 17000 FT MSL...236/028 16600 FT MSL...236/026 16000 FT MSL...226/025 15000 FT MSL...221/022 14300 FT MSL...216/021 14000 FT MSL...218/019 13000 FT MSL...205/018 12400 FT MSL...186/018 12000 FT MSL...210/019 11000 FT MSL...189/020 10800 FT MSL...225/016 10000 FT MSL...195/014 9700 FT MSL...176/020 9000 FT MSL...210/014 8600 FT MSL...189/013 8000 FT MSL...220/016 7700 FT MSL...226/007 7100 FT MSL...222/007 7000 FT MSL...218/014 6400 FT MSL...232/008 6000 FT MSL...216/012 5900 FT MSL...220/012 5700 FT MSL...230/011 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1759 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1141 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 VFR conditions remain expected at COS, PUB and ALS over the next 24 hours. Winds at COS and PUB will become gusty south to southwest 20-30kt through the early afternoon, as prefrontal trough deepens across the plains. COS could see a brief -shra through the late afternoon, before passing upper trough sends front across the plains with gusty north to northwest winds developing at COS and PUB through the early evening. Winds diminish remaining generally north to northwest through the overnight hours. Winds at ALS to remain gusty west to southwest 25-35kt through the late afternoon, becoming breezy west to northwest into the early evening, before diminishing overnight. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * SPECI KCAG 141903Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN014 BKN024 OVC034 05/03 A2993 RMK AO2 T00500028 METAR KCAG 141853Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM SCT012 BKN018 OVC028 05/03 A2993 RMK AO2 RAE50 SLP125 P0002 T00500028 SPECI KCAG 141842Z AUTO 29005KT 8SM -RA FEW009 BKN014 OVC034 05/03 A2993 RMK AO2 P0002 T00500033 METAR KHDN 141856Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM BKN020 BKN028 BKN110 06/01 A2993 RMK AO2 RAE22 SLP123 P0001 T00560011 SPECI KHDN 141851Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM BKN020 BKN029 BKN037 05/02 A2994 RMK AO2 RAE22 P0001 SPECI KHDN 141822Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT014 BKN030 OVC042 04/02 A2994 RMK AO2 RAE22 P0001 METAR KSBS 141855Z AUTO 27007G16KT 170V320 1 3/4SM BKN003 BKN010 OVC015 01/01 A2992 RMK AO1 VIS 1/2V5 T00050005 METAR KSBS 141835Z AUTO 22012G33KT 3SM SCT005 BKN023 OVC028 02/02 A2992 RMK AO1 T00160016 METAR KSBS 141815Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM SCT022 BKN033 OVC043 04/03 A2989 RMK AO1 T00410030 METAR KC07 141855Z AUTO M1/4SM +VCTSSN OVC002 M02/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 P0009 METAR KC07 141835Z AUTO M1/4SM +TSSN OVC002 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW P0004 METAR KC07 141815Z AUTO 1/2SM SN OVC004 M01/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 P0001 METAR K33V 141855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT033 SCT075 BKN120 03/00 A2991 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 141835Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM SCT010 SCT019 BKN033 02/00 A2991 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 141815Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM SCT010 BKN017 OVC050 02/00 A2992 RMK AO1 METAR KEEO 141853Z AUTO 24013G22KT 9SM -RA OVC016 03/01 A2994 RMK AO2 RAB18E28B50SNB28E50 SLP119 T00280006 PNO $ SPECI KEEO 141836Z AUTO 21013G21KT 2SM -SN BR OVC014 02/01 A2994 RMK AO2 RAB18E28SNB28 T00220006 PNO $ SPECI KEEO 141824Z AUTO 22018G25KT 1 3/4SM +RA BR FEW013 BKN022 OVC055 02/01 A2995 RMK AO2 RAB18 T00220006 PNO $ METAR K20V 141855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT018 BKN025 OVC036 02/00 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE METAR K20V 141835Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM -RA BKN017 BKN025 OVC060 02/00 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW METAR K20V 141815Z AUTO 25009G14KT 3SM -SN BKN008 BKN017 OVC028 01/00 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 141855Z AUTO 25009G24KT 1/4SM SN OVC004 00/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N T10011008 METAR KGNB 141835Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM SCT036 SCT043 OVC050 02/00 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW T00211005 METAR KGNB 141815Z AUTO 13008G18KT 4SM -SN SCT021 BKN044 OVC060 02/00 A2997 RMK AO2 T00181001 METAR K0CO 141855Z AUTO 16014KT 1SM -SN BKN002 OVC008 M07/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 141835Z AUTO 16010KT M1/4SM -SN OVC004 M07/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 141815Z AUTO 1/4SM +SN OVC002 M08/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 141857Z AUTO 17004KT 1 1/4SM OVC002 M04/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW P0001 METAR KC99 141837Z AUTO 20004KT 1/4SM OVC005 M05/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W METAR KC99 141817Z AUTO 22004KT 1/2SM OVC003 M04/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 KGJT 141732Z 1418/1518 31010KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1422 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM142200 28009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070 PROB30 1422/1502 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM150200 13006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100 METAR KGJT 141853Z 06004KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2993 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP108 T01060006 METAR KGJT 141753Z 33007KT 10SM SCT080 09/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP110 60033 T00890022 10089 20033 50013 METAR KGJT 141653Z 01010KT 10SM FEW028 BKN075 OVC090 04/02 A2995 RMK AO2 RAE52 SLP118 P0011 T00440022 KRIL 141732Z 1418/1518 28008G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1422 3SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM142200 27012KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 1422/1502 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB FM150200 20007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060 FM150700 00000KT P6SM FEW040 SCT060 METAR KRIL 141853Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM BKN038 BKN055 OVC080 05/02 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 26041/1811 RAE47 SLP127 P0000 T00500022 METAR KRIL 141753Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -RA FEW034 BKN043 OVC065 07/02 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/1737 RAB37 SLP109 P0001 60001 T00670017 10083 20039 52012 METAR KRIL 141653Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 BKN110 08/03 A2991 RMK AO2 RAE01 SLP095 P0000 T00780033 METAR K5SM 141855Z AUTO 1SM -SN SCT009 BKN019 OVC026 M01/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE METAR K5SM 141835Z AUTO 3SM -VCTSRA SCT001 SCT017 SCT024 M01/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W THRU N METAR K5SM 141815Z AUTO 2SM -RA SCT007 BKN018 BKN033 M01/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V5 KEGE 141732Z 1418/1518 28008KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1420 6SM -SHRA BR BKN040 FM142000 25015G26KT P6SM SCT030 OVC035 TEMPO 1420/1424 3SM -TSRASN BKN030CB FM150000 25012G21KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1500/1504 4SM -SHRASN OVC025 FM150500 22005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN045 METAR KEGE 141856Z 27013G26KT 230V300 10SM FEW120 09/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 24026/1854 SLP099 T00941011 METAR KEGE 141756Z VRB06KT 10SM BKN043 BKN060 OVC075 06/M02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP110 60002 T00611022 10061 20028 50005 SPECI KEGE 141712Z 26012KT 10SM FEW015 OVC070 06/01 A2995 RMK AO2 KASE 141732Z 1418/1518 26008KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050 TEMPO 1418/1421 4SM -SHRASN SCT015 BKN030 FM142100 26010G19KT P6SM SCT035 BKN045 TEMPO 1421/1424 4SM -SHSN BKN035 FM150000 31008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN060 PROB30 1500/1506 4SM -SHSN BKN025 FM150600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060 METAR KASE 141853Z 35010KT 10SM FEW045 BKN055 OVC090 06/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP063 T00611039 METAR KASE 141753Z VRB06KT 10SM BKN055 06/M02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP062 60002 T00561022 10056 20017 50003 METAR KASE 141653Z 01005KT 10SM SCT014 BKN050 OVC070 02/01 A2994 RMK AO2 RAB1559E10B26E27UPB24E26SNB10E24 SLP086 P0001 T00220006 METAR KLXV 141853Z AUTO 20010G20KT 6SM -SN FEW025 BKN036 OVC050 00/M05 A2996 RMK AO2 SNB51 SLP068 P0000 T00001050 SPECI KLXV 141801Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM SCT019 01/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 T00061033 METAR KLXV 141753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN021 BKN033 01/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SNE18B23E41 SLP066 P0003 60030 T00111028 10011 21028 50001 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/14/2026 Rangely - 06:38:05 MDT / 19:52:33 MDT Grand Junction - 06:38:24 MDT / 19:50:25 MDT Steamboat Springs - 06:29:47 MDT / 19:45:12 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/14/26 18:59 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 24000 FT MSL...261/011 23900 FT MSL...261/011 22000 FT MSL...247/024 21300 FT MSL...250/023 20000 FT MSL...247/018 19000 FT MSL...253/023 19000 FT MSL...246/026 18000 FT MSL...239/016 17100 FT MSL...237/017 17000 FT MSL...228/016 16000 FT MSL...229/016 15500 FT MSL...220/017 15000 FT MSL...215/018 14400 FT MSL...213/020 14000 FT MSL...212/019 13300 FT MSL...212/021 13000 FT MSL...212/022 12400 FT MSL...213/021 12000 FT MSL...213/022 11700 FT MSL...213/020 11000 FT MSL...215/018 11000 FT MSL...201/018 10400 FT MSL...205/018 10200 FT MSL...216/015 10100 FT MSL...202/016 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1747 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1146 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Scattered to widespread showers with embedded thunderstorms will lead to a complex forecast over the next 6 to 10 hours. A mixture of VFR and MVFR conditions are in place and expect periodic IFR/LIFR conditions as heavier showers and lower clouds move over terminals. Things do not look to begin to improve until this evening with a return to VFR prevailing at most TAF sites. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KAJZ 141855Z AUTO 22009G18KT 180V270 10SM -RA SCT029 BKN090 OVC110 11/00 A2996 RMK AO2 T01061001 METAR KAJZ 141835Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM VCTS SCT070 BKN090 OVC110 11/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W T01091016 METAR KAJZ 141815Z AUTO 27012G19KT 220V280 10SM BKN070 OVC090 10/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 T01031007 KMTJ 141732Z 1418/1518 25015G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1422 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB FM142200 26014G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 1422/1502 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM150200 19007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070 METAR KMTJ 141853Z AUTO VRB06KT 9SM -RA FEW043 BKN070 OVC095 08/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 24036/1809 RAB52 SLP118 P0000 T00781022 METAR KMTJ 141753Z AUTO 23019G28KT 9SM FEW070 SCT085 SCT100 12/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 21030/1710 SLP102 T01171067 10117 20061 52011 METAR KMTJ 141653Z AUTO 22017G26KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/1645 SLP093 T01111067 METAR KGUC 141856Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM FEW028 SCT060 SCT090 04/00 A2995 RMK AO2 UPE01RAB24E46 SLP114 P0000 T00440000 $ METAR KGUC 141756Z AUTO 11008G17KT 9SM UP FEW006 SCT015 SCT022 02/01 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB22E35UPB51SNB35E51 SLP123 P0004 60021 T00170011 10039 20000 50003 FZRANO $ SPECI KGUC 141748Z AUTO 12014G17KT 3SM -SN BR FEW006 BKN016 OVC040 02/01 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB22E35SNB35 P0004 FZRANO $ METAR K7BM 141855Z AUTO 23011G15KT 10SM SCT016 SCT045 BKN060 06/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N METAR K7BM 141835Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT050 06/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W METAR K7BM 141815Z AUTO 24019G30KT 200V270 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 141855Z AUTO 18018G30KT 10SM BKN095 10/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 T00961082 METAR KAEJ 141835Z AUTO 15015G26KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 10/M05 A2989 RMK AO2 T01041052 METAR KAEJ 141815Z AUTO 11008G14KT 090V150 10SM SCT032 SCT050 BKN095 10/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 T01021052 METAR KANK 141855Z AUTO 21012G21KT 160V240 10SM BKN110 11/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 RAE1755 P0000 T01101007 $ METAR KANK 141835Z AUTO 12014KT 10SM SCT110 08/01 A2988 RMK AO2 RAE1755 P0000 T00820013 $ METAR KANK 141815Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM FEW033 08/02 A2990 RMK AO2 RAE1755 P0000 T00770020 $ METAR KMYP 141855Z AUTO 10SM BKN008 BKN013 OVC021 M03/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 141835Z AUTO 3/4SM -SN BKN013 OVC023 M03/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 141815Z AUTO 7SM SCT013 BKN045 OVC075 M04/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 KTEX 141732Z 1418/1518 22014G28KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1421 4SM -SHSN BKN025 FM142200 24013G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN070 PROB30 1422/1501 2SM -TSSNRA BKN035CB FM150100 26009KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060 FM151100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW030 SCT070 METAR KTEX 141855Z AUTO 28008G24KT 260V330 10SM SCT031 BKN039 OVC045 01/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 141835Z AUTO 19009G15KT 140V280 10SM BKN047 BKN065 01/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 141815Z AUTO 22011G21KT 190V280 10SM SCT047 BKN055 01/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 141855Z AUTO 25026G34KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 10/M10 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 141835Z AUTO 25013G20KT 10SM BKN100 10/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 141815Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM SCT055 BKN110 10/00 A2997 RMK AO2 METAR KCEZ 141853Z AUTO 22013G25KT 10SM FEW060 BKN090 11/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP124 T01111061 METAR KCEZ 141753Z AUTO 19015G22KT 10SM FEW060 SCT070 BKN085 10/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP120 60000 T01001044 10106 20039 51005 METAR KCEZ 141653Z AUTO 20014G22KT 10SM BKN055 OVC070 08/M05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP123 T00831050 KDRO 141732Z 1418/1518 24012G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 1420/1424 4SM -TSRA BR BKN025CB OVC035 FM150200 28009KT P6SM FEW070 METAR KDRO 141853Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM FEW065 FEW080 08/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP144 T00781017 METAR KDRO 141753Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM BKN047 BKN060 BKN075 06/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP157 60003 T00560000 10061 20017 50005 METAR KDRO 141653Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM FEW032 SCT045 OVC110 06/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP159 T00561006 METAR KPSO 141855Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM UP SCT022 OVC028 02/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 141835Z AUTO 29013G18KT 10SM -RA BKN027 BKN033 OVC041 03/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW METAR KPSO 141815Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM SCT025 BKN042 BKN050 03/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 141855Z AUTO 25011G20KT BKN001 OVC005 A3007 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KCPW 141835Z AUTO BKN001 BKN006 OVC013 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW PWINO METAR KCPW 141815Z AUTO OVC001 A3006 RMK AO2 PWINO KALS 141739Z 1418/1518 20014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM142000 24024G34KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM150200 28010KT P6SM SCT200 FM150800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KALS 141852Z AUTO 24016G25KT 10SM SCT055 11/M05 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 28026/1841 RAE00 SLP099 P0000 T01061050 METAR KALS 141752Z AUTO 25016G23KT 10SM -RA BKN065 OVC080 08/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 21030/1653 RAB48 SLP113 P0000 60002 T00781033 10106 20017 53000 METAR KALS 141652Z AUTO 20023G30KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 21031/1619 SLP103 T00941011 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/14/2026 Vail - 06:28:58 MDT / 19:42:19 MDT Durango - 06:37:47 MDT / 19:45:35 MDT Alamosa - 06:29:35 MDT / 19:37:49 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/14/26 18:59 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 24000 FT MSL...261/011 23900 FT MSL...261/011 22000 FT MSL...247/024 21300 FT MSL...250/023 20000 FT MSL...247/018 19000 FT MSL...253/023 19000 FT MSL...246/026 18000 FT MSL...239/016 17100 FT MSL...237/017 17000 FT MSL...228/016 16000 FT MSL...229/016 15500 FT MSL...220/017 15000 FT MSL...215/018 14400 FT MSL...213/020 14000 FT MSL...212/019 13300 FT MSL...212/021 13000 FT MSL...212/022 12400 FT MSL...213/021 12000 FT MSL...213/022 11700 FT MSL...213/020 11000 FT MSL...215/018 11000 FT MSL...201/018 10400 FT MSL...205/018 10200 FT MSL...216/015 10100 FT MSL...202/016 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1747 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1146 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Scattered to widespread showers with embedded thunderstorms will lead to a complex forecast over the next 6 to 10 hours. A mixture of VFR and MVFR conditions are in place and expect periodic IFR/LIFR conditions as heavier showers and lower clouds move over terminals. Things do not look to begin to improve until this evening with a return to VFR prevailing at most TAF sites. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 141724Z 1418/1518 28007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 FM142200 32010KT P6SM BKN100 FM150400 VRB05KT P6SM SKC METAR KPGA 141853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 OVC075 12/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP132 T01220011 METAR KPGA 141753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN049 OVC060 12/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP134 60001 T01170017 10117 20061 51010 METAR KPGA 141653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN040 OVC049 09/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP131 T00940022 METAR KRQE 141853Z AUTO 23017G28KT 10SM SCT050 09/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/1848 SLP122 T00891033 METAR KRQE 141753Z AUTO 23020G27KT 10SM FEW042 07/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 26031/1719 SLP131 60000 T00671033 10072 20017 51007 $ METAR KRQE 141653Z AUTO 23021G27KT 10SM FEW039 06/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 24028/1630 SLP126 T00611028 $ Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1734 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION...Tuesday 14/18Z through Wednesday 15/18Z...Mainly VFR, with lingering MVFR CIGs this morning and isolated -SHRA through 03Z. Winds primarily west at 10-20 kts. Gusts to 25-30 kts east of KFLG. Winds becoming light and variable at less than 10 kts overnight. OUTLOOK...Wednesday 15/18Z through Friday 17/18Z...VFR conditions. Winds southwest to west at 5-15 kts on Wednesday, becoming southwest at 15-25 kts gusting to 30-40 kts on Thursday. Winds remaining locally gusty Thursday night. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 141720Z 1418/1524 32009KT P6SM FEW060 FEW100 FM150300 15007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 FM151600 18012G18KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 FM151900 28015G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180 METAR KSLC 141854Z 33008G18KT 10SM SCT049 SCT060 SCT200 12/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01221017 $ METAR KSLC 141754Z 34006G15KT 10SM FEW045 SCT060 SCT200 11/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01111011 10111 20033 51011 $ METAR KSLC 141654Z 33007KT 10SM FEW035 FEW055 FEW200 10/00 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01000000 $ KVEL 141732Z 1418/1518 22006KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 1418/1421 -SHRA BKN040 FM150200 27006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN140 FM150700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC METAR KVEL 141853Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM FEW019 OVC035 07/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP126 T00720017 METAR KVEL 141753Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM FEW032 SCT060 OVC085 08/01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP121 T00830006 10083 20050 53009 METAR KVEL 141653Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM BKN080 08/00 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP114 T00780000 METAR KPUC 141853Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM OVC008 04/03 A2997 RMK AO2 CIG 006V012 SLP156 T00440028 SPECI KPUC 141801Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM BKN008 OVC070 04/02 A2997 RMK AO2 CIG 004V011 T00390022 METAR KPUC 141753Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM SCT006 SCT034 OVC070 04/02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP153 60023 T00390022 10039 20017 53012 KCNY 141732Z 1418/1518 28010KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050 TEMPO 1418/1422 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM150000 27008KT P6SM BKN100 FM150600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KCNY 141853Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM FEW033 SCT046 OVC060 08/06 A2996 RMK AO2 RAE51 SLP132 P0004 T00780056 $ SPECI KCNY 141828Z AUTO 20003KT 8SM -RA BKN035 BKN050 OVC060 06/03 A2996 RMK AO2 P0003 T00560033 $ METAR KCNY 141753Z AUTO 30010KT 4SM -RA BR BKN026 OVC034 04/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP136 P0007 60025 T00440033 10072 20017 53019 $ Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1815 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION...KSLC...Operational concerns will remain minimal at the KSLC terminal through the valid TAF period. VFR conditions will be maintained under largely clear skies. Northwesterly winds in place are expected to return to a light southeast between 02-04z per norm. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mountain obscuration will continue through this afternoon across the mountains of central and southern Utah, but cloud cover will rapidly thin this evening and overnight allowing VFR conditions for all areas. In large, northwesterly winds across the airspace will become light overnight, prior to increasing from the south mid morning Wednesday. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 141720Z 1418/1518 VRB03KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 1418/1420 BKN035 FM142000 27014G22KT P6SM BKN040 FM150200 22007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 FM151600 23015G25KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200= METAR KEVW 141853Z AUTO 31008G17KT 270V360 10SM BKN040 BKN048 06/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP124 T00611044 $ METAR KEVW 141753Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM OVC033 04/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP131 T00441039 10050 21044 51003 $ SPECI KEVW 141749Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM SCT030 BKN036 05/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 $ KRKS 141722Z 1418/1518 28010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 FM142000 28014G22KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 FM150300 24010KT P6SM SCT200 FM151500 26014G22KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KRKS 141854Z AUTO 29010G20KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP106 T00831078 METAR KRKS 141754Z AUTO 26010G16KT 240V310 10SM SCT046 08/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00781061 10083 21017 58003 METAR KRKS 141654Z AUTO 27008G15KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP119 T00501056 KRWL 141739Z 1418/1518 28010KT P6SM OVC060 FM142100 27012G20KT P6SM SCT015 BKN080 FM150000 27015KT P6SM SCT035 BKN080 FM150500 25017G26KT P6SM SCT180 AMD LTD TO CLD AND WX METAR KRWL 141853Z AUTO 10SM FEW048 07/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP099 T00721061 METAR KRWL 141753Z AUTO 10SM FEW043 07/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP102 T00671050 10072 20022 58003 METAR KRWL 141653Z AUTO 10SM OVC060 06/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP101 T00611050 KLAR 141739Z 1418/1518 34008KT P6SM BKN015 BKN080 FM142100 22010G18KT 6SM -SHRASN BKN025 OVC050 FM150000 24010KT P6SM BKN050 OVC070 FM151200 23007KT P6SM BKN180 METAR KLAR 141853Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM FEW015 BKN065 OVC080 04/02 A2988 RMK AO2 RAE1756B13E51 SLP097 P0001 T00390017 SPECI KLAR 141822Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM -RA FEW013 BKN029 OVC042 04/01 A2989 RMK AO2 RAE1756B13 P0000 T00390011 METAR KLAR 141753Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM -RA FEW013 BKN049 OVC060 04/01 A2989 RMK AO2 RAB38 SLP091 P0000 60000 I6000 T00390006 10044 20000 55002 KCYS 141739Z 1418/1518 17012G22KT P6SM BKN100 FM142100 30010G18KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1421/1424 3SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN030 FM150500 26010KT P6SM BKN070 FM151200 28010G20KT P6SM BKN150 METAR KCYS 141853Z 17016G25KT 10SM SCT075 BKN095 12/M07 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 18031/1840 SLP056 T01221067 METAR KCYS 141753Z 19021G29KT 10SM SCT100 13/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 17029/1747 SLP057 60001 T01281067 10139 20044 56008 METAR KCYS 141653Z 17012G22KT 10SM BKN095 12/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP063 T01171067 Riverton (KRIW) 04/14/26 18:55 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 25000 FT MSL...238/004 24000 FT MSL...034/002 22000 FT MSL...178/002 16000 FT MSL...162/001 14600 FT MSL...187/002 14000 FT MSL...142/002 12800 FT MSL...233/004 12000 FT MSL...234/004 11200 FT MSL...236/005 11000 FT MSL...245/004 10000 FT MSL...197/002 10000 FT MSL...193/002 9000 FT MSL...030/002 9000 FT MSL...033/002 8100 FT MSL...114/005 8000 FT MSL...155/005 6700 FT MSL...034/012 6200 FT MSL...178/005 6000 FT MSL...132/004 6000 FT MSL...179/005 Cheyenne (KCYS) 04/14/26 19:01 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 25000 FT MSL...220/029 24000 FT MSL...221/020 23000 FT MSL...205/023 22000 FT MSL...211/026 21000 FT MSL...226/025 20100 FT MSL...250/026 20000 FT MSL...245/026 19000 FT MSL...252/026 18000 FT MSL...242/021 17400 FT MSL...233/016 17000 FT MSL...224/019 16000 FT MSL...220/017 15100 FT MSL...204/018 15000 FT MSL...203/018 14000 FT MSL...190/019 13200 FT MSL...186/019 13000 FT MSL...185/018 12000 FT MSL...181/020 11700 FT MSL...178/021 11000 FT MSL...175/022 10500 FT MSL...180/020 10000 FT MSL...180/020 9000 FT MSL...175/019 8000 FT MSL...187/023 7900 FT MSL...161/012 7300 FT MSL...186/009 7000 FT MSL...178/016 6700 FT MSL...188/023 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1901 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1057 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 VFR conditions are expected to prevail across nearly all terminals through much of the TAF period. The one exception to this currently is KJAC where some linger low level clouds persist. Conditions should continue to improve shortly after the start of the period with VFR conditions likely to return. A shower or two cannot be ruled out around 21Z Tuesday nearby KJAC. Due to low confidence in direct impacts at the terminal only a VCSH group has been added. Winds gradually increase this afternoon with nearly all terminals seeing winds of 15 to 25 knots. These winds should dissipate shortly after sunset with light winds around 5 to 10 knots persisting through the overnight. A nearing disturbance will start to usher in more cloud coverage for Wednesday. Winds will begin to increase near the end of the TAF period mainly across northern and western terminals. Mountain obscuration will linger mainly across western mountain ranges as low clouds continue to burn through the early afternoon with improvement expected by the mid afternoon. Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts. Cheyenne Aviation Discussion Issued at 1751 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1150 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Looking at satellite and Airport observations further southwest into the CO/UT area, Cloud ceilings are going to bounce between MVFR and VFR today with a chance for KLAR to drop to around 1,000ft with those afternoon showers. These showers are expected to move northeast throughout the day with the possibility of some thunderstorms after 00z for KSNY. The low to mid level clouds should start clearing out by 06z leaving some transient high clouds to push through. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 141855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC100 17/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 T01651029 METAR KIBM 141835Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM BKN070 BKN100 16/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 T01581023 METAR KIBM 141815Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT070 SCT100 16/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 T01551023 KSNY 141739Z 1418/1518 04012G18KT P6SM SKC FM142200 02015G28KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 1500/1504 4SM TSRA BR OVC040CB FM150400 36008KT P6SM OVC070 FM151100 29008KT P6SM BKN120 METAR KSNY 141853Z AUTO 04005G15KT 10SM BKN090 18/M02 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP059 T01831022 METAR KSNY 141753Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP063 6//// T01721033 10172 20050 58011 METAR KSNY 141653Z AUTO 04012G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP072 T01611033 METAR KOGA 141855Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A2979 RMK AO2 T01961008 METAR KOGA 141835Z AUTO 04011G17KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2980 RMK AO2 T01881007 METAR KOGA 141815Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 18/00 A2981 RMK AO2 T01811001 METAR KIML 141853Z AUTO 04014G23KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND 36026/1757 SLP070 T02000000 METAR KIML 141753Z AUTO 01017G25KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 19/00 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP076 T01890000 10211 20067 53005 METAR KIML 141653Z AUTO 03016KT 10SM BKN095 OVC120 19/M02 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP070 T01941017 KMCK 141720Z 1418/1518 06016G30KT P6SM SKC FM142100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW110 FM150900 03009KT P6SM SCT090 WS020/03040KT PROB30 1510/1512 4SM -SHRA BKN015 FM151300 34015KT 6SM -RA SCT015 METAR KMCK 141853Z AUTO 09008G20KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 02032/1807 SLP042 T02440006 METAR KMCK 141753Z AUTO 06019G25KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND 06031/1702 SLP047 T02331011 10239 20117 58007 METAR KMCK 141653Z AUTO 06018G28KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND 08031/1619 SLP052 T02281011 North Platte (KLNX) 04/14/26 19:01 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 19000 FT MSL...243/020 18000 FT MSL...240/022 17000 FT MSL...244/023 16000 FT MSL...230/030 15000 FT MSL...225/027 14200 FT MSL...219/028 14000 FT MSL...207/031 13000 FT MSL...191/025 12000 FT MSL...178/025 11000 FT MSL...165/018 6300 FT MSL...021/012 6000 FT MSL...026/014 5400 FT MSL...022/014 5000 FT MSL...028/014 4700 FT MSL...027/014 4100 FT MSL...028/014 4000 FT MSL...029/014 3600 FT MSL...027/015 3400 FT MSL...027/014 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1729 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1229 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Some stronger northeast winds with gusts up to 25 knots are expected this afternoon across portions of southwest Nebraska. Otherwise, the main aviation concern will be the potential for some scattered rain showers across much of the region into tonight. Isolated showers will begin to impact portions of northern Nebraska and into the Panhandle by mid to late afternoon. Shower activity will slowly spread eastward into the evening and overnight hours. Main threats with these storms will be some minor visibility restrictions, small hail, and briefly gusty winds. Conditions gradually improve around sunrise Wednesday and through the morning hours. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 141755Z 1418/1518 32010G20KT P6SM SKC FM141900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW170 FM142100 23013G25KT P6SM SCT140 FM150300 23011KT P6SM FEW160 WS010/27045KT FM150500 32015G25KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KGLD 141853Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP050 T02060033 METAR KGLD 141753Z AUTO 35010G14KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP051 T02000039 10200 20022 50003 METAR KGLD 141653Z AUTO 02008G19KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP058 T01830033 KGCK 141720Z 1418/1518 24024G35KT P6SM SCT250 FM150100 23010KT P6SM SCT250 FM151500 29017G26KT P6SM SKC METAR KGCK 141854Z 24023G36KT 10SM FEW100 28/01 A2974 RMK AO2 PK WND 23039/1834 SLP042 T02780006 METAR KGCK 141754Z 24023G34KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A2975 RMK AO2 PK WND 22035/1739 SLP042 T02720006 10272 20072 58010 METAR KGCK 141654Z 27015G22KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02560039 METAR KLBL 141856Z AUTO 23026G34KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 22037/1842 SLP058 T02890017 $ METAR KLBL 141756Z AUTO 23028G36KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND 25036/1747 SLP066 T02780022 10278 20117 58012 $ METAR KLBL 141656Z AUTO 24022G30KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 24032/1616 SLP077 T02610044 $ METAR KEHA 141855Z AUTO 24023G36KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A2982 RMK AO2 T02591020 METAR KEHA 141835Z AUTO 24024G35KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A2983 RMK AO2 T02551010 METAR KEHA 141815Z AUTO 24025G33KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A2983 RMK AO2 T02521007 Goodland (KGLD) 04/14/26 19:01 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 11000 FT MSL...304/022 10800 FT MSL...287/018 10000 FT MSL...252/016 9200 FT MSL...242/011 9000 FT MSL...259/010 8100 FT MSL...255/005 8000 FT MSL...266/005 7000 FT MSL...059/004 6900 FT MSL...050/005 6100 FT MSL...065/004 6000 FT MSL...066/004 5400 FT MSL...049/003 5000 FT MSL...040/004 4800 FT MSL...065/004 4300 FT MSL...041/002 4000 FT MSL...050/002 4000 FT MSL...078/004 Dodge City (KDDC) 04/14/26 18:58 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...260/006 14000 FT MSL...254/047 13900 FT MSL...296/011 13000 FT MSL...229/043 12000 FT MSL...230/037 11500 FT MSL...221/033 11000 FT MSL...231/034 10000 FT MSL...229/032 9600 FT MSL...223/031 9000 FT MSL...228/033 8100 FT MSL...225/032 8000 FT MSL...228/033 7100 FT MSL...229/031 7000 FT MSL...229/031 6000 FT MSL...228/034 5900 FT MSL...228/031 5100 FT MSL...228/029 5000 FT MSL...229/033 4300 FT MSL...228/028 4000 FT MSL...231/032 3800 FT MSL...228/029 3200 FT MSL...228/034 3000 FT MSL...230/031 3000 FT MSL...230/031 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1907 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1113 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 A warm front is forecast to retreat through each terminal this afternoon which will lead to a period of light and variable winds; the front is forecast to move through GLD enough that winds are forecast to become a bit more southwesterly with gusts around 25 knots. A developing low pressure system late this afternoon and evening will lead to increase rain chances and continued breezy winds, before the breezy winds develop LLWS will be a concern. Rain chances at favored at KMCK Wednesday morning. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1819 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1112 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 The prolonged period of dry and warm southwest winds will continue through early this evening. Wind speeds will drop off by sunset with a gradual shift to the west or west-northwest, particularly at GCK and LBL. Light westerly winds will continue through the night, picking back up in speed mid-morning Wednesday. All four airports GCK, DDC, LBL, and HYS will remain west of the dryline, so VFR flight category will continue along with near-zero thunderstorm chances. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 141720Z 1418/1518 22026G38KT P6SM FEW250 FM150200 23018G27KT P6SM SCT250 FM150500 26011KT P6SM FEW250 FM151500 32008KT P6SM FEW250= METAR KGUY 141853Z AUTO 21025G37KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND 22041/1803 SLP036 T02780006 METAR KGUY 141753Z AUTO 23025G38KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 24039/1714 SLP048 T02780011 10278 20100 58013 METAR KGUY 141653Z AUTO 24026G38KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 24038/1652 SLP056 T02500022 KDHT 141720Z 1418/1518 22028G39KT P6SM FEW250 FM150100 22021G29KT P6SM SCT250 FM150300 23014KT P6SM FEW250 FM150500 26011KT P6SM SKC METAR KDHT 141853Z AUTO 23020G39KT 10SM FEW100 24/M01 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 19039/1847 SLP061 T02441006 METAR KDHT 141753Z AUTO 21023G31KT 10SM FEW100 26/00 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 21041/1657 SLP061 T02560000 10256 20067 58015 METAR KDHT 141653Z AUTO 22026G37KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 22037/1651 SLP076 T02440011 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1808 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1213 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the period with breezy and gusty southwest winds. Gust may exceed 30 kts but should remain less than 40 kts. Winds are not expected to drop off until after 00Z with winds potentially falling below 10 kts after 06Z Wednesday. High clouds are expected to continue with a slight chance for some virga in the area around KAMA and KGUY now through 03Z Wed. * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 141720Z 1418/1518 25011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 FM141930 26013G23KT P6SM BKN100 FM150130 30009KT P6SM SCT070 FM150700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM151700 29007KT P6SM SKC METAR KFMN 141853Z 25009KT 10SM BKN090 12/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01171044 METAR KFMN 141753Z 24011G21KT 10SM BKN065 10/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP143 60000 T01001044 10111 20044 53004 METAR KFMN 141653Z 23008KT 10SM BKN055 09/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP140 T00891039 METAR KLVS 141853Z AUTO 20018G32KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 20038/1802 SLP065 T01501044 PNO $ METAR KLVS 141753Z AUTO 20026G39KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 19043/1724 SLP073 6//// T01501039 10150 20056 50001 PNO $ METAR KLVS 141653Z AUTO 19022G38KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 20038/1648 SLP082 T01331039 PNO $ METAR KRTN 141853Z AUTO 27021G30KT 10SM 18/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 25032/1820 SLP058 T01781067 $ METAR KRTN 141753Z AUTO 26017G28KT 10SM 18/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 24033/1735 SLP065 T01781067 10183 20028 56012 METAR KRTN 141653Z AUTO 25020G34KT 10SM 17/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 24041/1633 SLP067 T01671061 METAR KCAO 141855Z AUTO 20023G39KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 21039/1851 SLP057 T02171028 METAR KCAO 141755Z AUTO 23021G35KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 21041/1709 SLP073 T02111022 10211 20089 58007 METAR KCAO 141655Z AUTO 21027G45KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 21045/1651 SLP073 T02060000 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1728 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1116 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Light showers continue across north central NM late this morning. These showers will continue to gradually diminish in coverage through the afternoon, though mountain obscurations will remain possible. MVFR cigs around KGUP earlier this morning will continue to gradually rise. Strong southwest winds have already developed across the area and will persist through early evening. Gusts between 35 and 45kt will be common along and east of the Central Mountain Chain, while gusts up to 30kt will be common along and west of the Rio Grande Valley. Less wind is on tap for Wednesday, though breezy westerly winds will be favored across east central NM in the afternoon. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 141200Z VALID 141800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 3108-04 3414-08 3110-21 3111-35 260950 342055 251554 BCE 3429-09 3421-21 3319-35 011050 301151 242853 LND 9900-02 3108-09 3226-21 3224-35 272550 272455 242953 RKS 2910 9900-08 3421-21 2924-34 232651 261654 233253 GJT 2412-02 2115-08 1817-22 1613-36 213644 215249 234753 FMN 2512-01 2530-09 2245-22 2381-29 229643 228851 227257 ABQ 2320+04 2323-05 2358-16 2369-27 228443 229652 229059 MBW 9900 2611-08 2324-20 2230-34 223550 236551 235053 DEN 0406+01 1512-06 2223-19 2422-32 730043 229551 238257 PUB 2216+05 2328-04 2354-17 2381-26 228643 228852 237960 ALS 2235-05 2357-18 2384-27 229043 238852 227557 TCC 2327 2328+08 2337-01 2358-15 2265-26 238141 239151 239260 BFF 3307 1806+00 1718-07 2428-19 2227-31 236547 239951 237354 GLD 9900 2430+05 2435-02 2351-16 2379-27 238443 238652 237861 GCK 2327+16 2332+07 2449+00 2357-14 2361-26 237841 238551 249161 GAG 2326+17 2344+09 2346+01 2453-15 2365-24 237640 248550 249062 AMA 2326 2327+09 2331+01 2356-15 2263-24 237740 238750 238961 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 141200Z VALID 150000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 2911-01 2914-08 2715-21 3318-32 342748 333056 312057 BCE 3216-07 3311-21 2913-34 353348 343154 292055 LND 3007+03 2712-06 2616-20 2918-34 332449 322256 252756 RKS 2919 2920-06 2911-21 3409-34 351948 331655 262555 GJT 2709-01 2810-07 3311-21 3317-34 332150 262750 243053 FMN 2614+03 2516-06 2628-21 2536-33 238245 238151 235653 ABQ 2815+06 2716-03 2339-19 2369-29 228444 238852 237656 MBW 2607 2809-06 3327-21 2634-32 213949 234453 234553 DEN 3020+03 2917-06 2222-20 2328-32 227944 227652 227057 PUB 2423+06 2423-03 2450-17 2372-28 228444 228853 237157 ALS 2522-05 2542-20 2376-29 229144 228452 236454 TCC 2328 2330+10 2330+01 2447-16 2365-26 228842 720950 730260 BFF 9900 9900+01 1510-06 2520-20 2423-33 226148 229152 246453 GLD 2119 2122+08 2124-01 2450-18 2373-28 238844 239553 238458 GCK 2231+19 2233+10 2234+01 2449-15 2365-27 239041 720352 730261 GAG 2133+19 2236+10 2338+02 2355-13 2364-24 228040 229750 730962 AMA 2230 2231+10 2332+01 2348-15 2365-24 228141 720449 730661 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 141200Z VALID 151200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 2307 2516+00 2620-07 3028-19 3123-30 322945 323154 323163 BCE 3018-06 3316-19 3228-30 352646 363354 332662 LND 2924-01 3111-06 3020-18 3122-31 322646 332855 313462 RKS 2828 2931-08 3023-19 3225-31 342846 343355 323162 GJT 2709-01 2716-08 3019-20 3328-31 353047 353455 312658 FMN 3117+01 3019-07 3020-20 2921-33 332147 282852 273254 ABQ 3121+02 2921-06 2924-20 2828-32 256543 246751 245755 MBW 2740 2645-07 2819-19 3319-32 012647 353155 291956 DEN 3008+01 3306-07 3422-20 3120-34 351550 272050 253052 PUB 3510+01 3008-06 2921-20 3217-35 243646 244949 244952 ALS 3120-07 2918-20 3027-33 262347 244450 244653 TCC 2815 2620+05 2537-03 2248-18 2373-28 237843 238151 238756 BFF 2611 3210+01 3219-07 3317-20 3113-33 141049 231452 242954 GLD 3423 2921+00 2628-05 2439-20 2256-32 227843 227450 226153 GCK 3024+10 2627+04 2443-03 2263-18 2278-29 229242 228650 237855 GAG 3016+13 2431+07 2436-01 2261-16 2280-26 229441 730151 730157 AMA 3514 2627+06 2433-02 2361-16 2278-27 239541 730052 730257 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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